Dungeons, Donnie and Dredd. Welcome to Wednesday Comics. Each week, we will highlight our Comic of the Week, along with other notable releases, classic favourites, and industry news. Please note the links to Forbidden Planet are not affilate links, and we receive no revenue from them. They are provided as an alternative if you don’t have access to a local comic shop. You can also pick up most of these books digitally from a number of online sources.
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Judge Dredd Megazine #485
2000AD/Rebellion
By Rob Williams, Colin MacNeil, Chris Blythe, Annie Parkhouse, Ken Niemand, Dave Taylor, Jim Campbell, Liam Johnson, Staz Johnson, Quinton Winter, Alec Worley, Ben Willsher, Simon Bowland, John Wagner, Alan Grant, Dan Cornwell, Jim Boswell, Mike Carroll, John Higgins and Sally Hurst
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Judge Dredd Megazine #485 (Link)
More action and adventure in the future-shocked world of Judge Dredd! The Megazine celebrates its 35th anniversary with a blistering line-up of new stories.
Judge Dredd heads out into the Cursed Earth in ‘Letter From America’ by Rob Williams & Colin MacNeil; Psi-Judge Anderson is trapped in movie theatre that descends into chaos in ‘Hell Night at the Cine-Pit’ by Alec Worley & Ben Willsher; the stunning alternate Mega-City One is back in the second book of ‘Megatropolis’ by Ken Niemand & Dave Taylor; there’s more near-future judgment in Dreadnoughts: ‘Qualified Immunity’ by Mike Carroll & John Higgins; and there’s more Lawless, courtesy of Dan Abnett & Phil Winslade.
Plus Rok of the Reds, features, interviews and lots more!
Get ready for a monumental celebration as Judge Dredd Megazine #485 hits the slab today, marking 35 years of high-octane justice. This essential issue is a perfect jumping-on point, packed with all-new stories and brutal thrills. Headlining the issue is the return of Judge America Beeny in the powerful Dredd saga “Letter From America,” from writer Rob Williams and original America artist Colin MacNeil. Dredd and Beeny venture into the Cursed Earth to unearth a chilling message from the past.
The lineup continues with the long-awaited Book 2 of the stunning alternate reality “Megatropolis,” featuring the final published artwork from the late Dave Taylor. Psi-Judge Anderson faces a demonic incursion at a cinema in “Hell Night at the Cine-Pit,” and the critically acclaimed Dreddworld prequel “Dreadnoughts” returns to explore the early days of the Judge system. Plus, Brit-Cit detective Armitage starts a new case, alongside the latest exploits in Rok The God. Don’t miss this landmark 100-page issue!
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
IDW Publishing
By Mikey Levitt and Louie Joyce
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (Link)
New tales of the TMNT based on the newest Ninja Turtles animated series! When Donatello is invited to a prestigious robotics camp for genius kids, he’s excited to rebuild Metalhead and compete for the camp’s prize for best robot. But when the competition goes haywire, Donnie’s forced to wonder who really invited him, and what do they want with Metalhead?
By debut comics writer Mikey Levitt (Tales of the TMNT production team) and neon punk comics artist Louie Joyce (Godzilla: Skate or Die, Haphaven, Past the Last Mountain).
IDW Publishing launches a radical new companion series, Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, spinning directly out of the hit Paramount+ animated show. Hitting shelves on today, this new series dives deep into the unique world and character dynamics established by the TV show. This debut issue, written by show veteran Mikey Levitt and featuring the dynamic art of Louie Joyce, puts the spotlight squarely on Donatello and his trusty—but currently busted—ally, Metalhead. Don is thrilled to receive an invitation to a prestigious robotics camp, where he intends to rebuild his metallic friend and win the grand prize.
But in the world of the Ninja Turtles, nothing is ever simple. As the high-tech competition spins out of control, Donnie realises the invitation may be a cleverly laid trap. Who is behind the scheme, and what sinister plans do they have for a newly reconstructed Metalhead? Get ready for high-octane action and genius-level intrigue in this must-read series tie-in.
Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks #1
Dark Horse Comics
By Greg Pak, Wilton Santos, Edvan Alves, Raúl Angulo and Nate Piekos
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks #1 (Link)
In a time of fickle gods and feckless governors, the world yearns for heroes! What it gets are the Fallbacks — a party of daring, dubious, and dysfunctional adventurers who arrive in the city of Loudwater in search of gold and glory. But an encounter with kobold thieves puts the Fallbacks in the crosshairs of a rival team of deeply annoying local heroes. Will the Fallbacks pull off a heist for the ages? Or will they sacrifice it all to put these “heroes” in their place?
Dark Horse Comics launches a brand new epic fantasy mini-series, Dungeons & Dragons: The Fallbacks #1, hitting stores today. Not every adventure party is destined for glory. Meet “The Fallbacks”: a collection of former heroes whose greatest shared achievement is spectacular failure. There’s Barnaby, a paladin who lost his faith; Zyla, a clumsy wizard whose spells backfire; and Gorok, a barbarian whose bark is far worse than his bite.
Currently scraping by on quests too embarrassing for any proper guild, their latest mission is simple: retrieve a noble’s stolen, slightly ugly, but sentimental chamber pot. This simple retrieval, however, quickly leads them into a cavern crawling with mind-controlling Intellect Devourers and an ancient cult plotting against the entire Sword Coast. Faced with certain doom, The Fallbacks must decide if they are ready to finally rise to the occasion, or live up to their unfortunate name. Can these lovable losers save the day? You’ll have to pick up this issue to find out.
Racer X #2
Mad Cave Studios
By Mark Russell, Nuno Plati, Giada Marchisio and Buddy Beaudoin
Buy from Forbidden Planet – Racer X #2 (Link)
While Speed Racer risks it all to win, Racer X plays a deeper game–one that could cost him his life. With the mob’s money riding on a rigged race, Dante Ferno’s enforcers will stop at nothing to eliminate the competition. But when a sabotage backfires and the wrong car gets wrecked, Racer X seizes his shot to even the odds. It’s high-speed warfare, secret identities, and long odds in this gritty companion to Speed Racer #3!
In Racer X #2, the masked vigilante dives deeper into the shadows of the racing world, where danger lurks behind every curve. As Speed Racer fights for glory, Racer X plays a more perilous game—one that could cost him everything. With mob boss Dante Ferno betting big on a rigged race, his ruthless enforcers are out to eliminate the competition. But when sabotage goes awry and the wrong car is destroyed, Racer X seizes the chaos to strike back.
Written by the ever reliable Russell and illustrated by Plati, this gritty companion to Speed Racer #3 blends high-speed action, secret identities, and noir tension. It’s a pulse-pounding ride through betrayal, brotherhood, and the long odds of survival. Buckle up—Racer X is ready to burn rubber and rewrite the rules.
A1 DEADLINE Anthology LAUNCHES OCTOBER 21st!
A1 and DEADLINE, two landmark UK comic book publications ARE BACK! The heart of UK counterculture returns to print.
UK Comic Magazines A1 & DEADLINE Unite on Kickstarter NEXT WEEK. Dave Elliott (Atomeka) and Chris Northrop (Horrible Future) are merging two of the most influential UK comic magazines of the ’90s — A1 and Deadline. Launching next Tuesday on Kickstarter, this 80-page special will feature comics, culture, music, and art from some of the most groundbreaking creators in the industry.
No algorithmic storytelling. No censorship. No compromise. No AI.
Real voices from legends alongside new stories, the book revisits classic material while bridging the anarchic energy of the originals with the next wave of creators pushing the medium forward.
“The last few years have been a hell-hole for creators, publishers, and retailers. So we decided not to take a traditional publisher/distributor route,” says Dave Elliott, co-creator of A1DEADLINE. “Working with Horrible Future and building this Kickstarter ourselves lets us put the artists first, creating a space to make art and tell stories without censorship, in a place where everything between the covers is creator-owned. A place where they can truly feel free. With A1DEADLINE, a new or unknown talent can have their work sandwiched between a TANK GIRL and a Bill Sienkiewicz strip. We’re just here to elevate and amplify. Comics need a magazine like this. Since we started talking to creators, the project has grown massively — beyond anything we could have imagined.”
“This isn’t just a book I’m proud to work on — it’s fearless, loud, and alive,” adds Chris Northrop, the project manager and designer. “A1DEADLINE Special Edition is a place to mouth off, push back, and speak to the world we’re living in, just like DEADLINE did in the ’90s.”
The Artists
A1Deadline Special brings together a powerhouse roster of artists who embody the spirit of countercultural comics. From the heavyweights of British underground style to today’s rising innovators, the project is designed as a showcase of unfiltered creativity.
Shaky Kane (BULLETPROOF COFFIN), Rufus Dayglo (LAST GANG IN TOWN), Alison Sampson (WINNEBAGO GRAVEYARD), Alan Martin (TANK GIRL), Mark A. Nelson (ALIENS/THUNDER HUNTERS), Steve Pugh (HOTWIRE/FLINTSTONES), Ed Hillyer “ILLYA” (DEADLINE, ROMO), Eryk Donovan (MEMETIC), Alice Pasquini (CROSSROADS), and many, many more are to be announced for this special issue in the days leading up to the campaign, which is scheduled for to launch on October 21st 2025.
Inside the Book
This 80-page oversized anthology magazine fuses the DNA of A1 and DEADLINE into a single volume. Inside, readers will find:
● All-new comics from today’s most daring voices
● Classic bangers restored and presented in full colour for the first time
● Comics, articles, and features exploring the intersection of comics, music, and culture
● Over 15 stories to be revealed.
The anthology is structured to echo the chaotic, genre-bending spirit of its roots while introducing modern themes and experimental formats for new audiences.
Inspiration and Conception
A1 (created by Dave Elliott and Garry Leach in 1986, launched in 1989) was a creator-owned playground where names like Moebius, Alan Moore, Eddie Campbell, and Bill Sienkiewicz ran wild.
DEADLINE (created by Brett Ewins and Steve Dillon in 1988) mashed comics, youth culture, and indie music into a punk-fueled magazine that gave the world TANK GIRL.
Both were united in the desire to give artists a platform to express themselves freely and own the fruits of their labour.
Now Elliott and Northrop are reviving these titles for a new generation — not as relics, but as a living, evolving community platform that celebrates both the past and the future of comics counterculture.
The Kickstarter
The A1DEADLINE KICKSTARTER campaign will launch this October 21st and run for several weeks. Backers can expect a wide range of rewards, including:
● The 80-page oversized anthology, a perfect-bound glossy magazine
● Exclusive prints and collectables
● Variant covers from top-tier artists
● Stretch goals unlock additional stories and features
● Coming October 21st
Pre-Register now for exclusives!
Pre-register now at A1DEADLINE.com and you’ll get a free print by Rufus Dayglow and be entered to win one of five limited SDCC-exclusive Funko Pop Tank Girl with Tank, made available by A1DEADLINE friends FUNKO for this campaign!*
Pre-reg offers require a pledge on day one, so make sure to enable alerts on the Kickstarter page! Winners will be announced upon campaign conclusion/funding and contacted by Atomeka.
Join over 400 campaign followers and enable alerts on the Kickstarter page here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deevelliott/a1-deadline-special
101 Collectibles Launches First-Ever 2000 AD Pure Silver Collectible Coin
Rebellion®, the world-famous independent multimedia studio, is excited to announce the first ever 2000 AD® silver collectible coin is now available.
In partnership with 101 Collectibles Ltd, specialists in fan-first memorabilia crafted from precious metals, this limited-edition coin is crafted in the shape of the legendary Judge Dredd® badge, one of the most iconic images in worldwide geek culture.
The very first of its kind, this special collectible coin is a must-have for fans looking for a unique, ultra-rare piece of merchandise that they can treasure for years to come. Struck from pure investment grade silver and limited to a total of 999 individually numbered coins, this 2000 AD® collectible coin can be ordered now from select retailers, including GR Reserve, Sideshow Collectibles, EMK.com, Power Coin and the Rebellion Shop.
Order Now at the Rebellion Shop
Dredd Creds
Drawing on the minting expertise of 101 Collectibles, the coin’s reverse face is engraved with the iconic Judge Dredd® badge design and eyelet, while the obverse marks it as legal tender for commemorative coin collectors – featuring the official mintage, metal purity and dimensions. Each coin comes packaged with a certificate of authenticity.
Brent Hindman, Founder of 101 Collectibles Ltd, comments: “101 Collectibles is excited to partner with Rebellion to create 2000 AD precious metal collectibles. As a long-term comic reader, and collector, I am thrilled to be able to bring the much-loved characters and franchises from the pages of comics to my world of limited edition, investment grade silver. This release marks the first time that Judge Dredd has appeared on a legal tender coin, and we look forward to our programme building in 2026 and towards the 50th Anniversary of 2000 AD in 2027.”
Published by leading UK comic book and video games company, Rebellion®, 2000 AD® is one of the most celebrated comics in the world today. Imaginative, hard-hitting stories and eye-popping art have made 2000 AD® essential reading – from the violent satire of future lawman Judge Dredd® to the war-torn world of Rogue Trooper®. First published in 1977, “The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic” will celebrate fifty years of publication in 2027, having sold millions of comics for fans around the world.
Judge Dredd is the longest-running 2000 AD® character, appearing in virtually every issue, in stories told by comics greats including Alan Grant, Pat Mills, Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon, Grant Morrison, and Mark Millar.
Follow 2000 AD® on Bluesky, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for series updates.
Additional 2000 AD® merchandise—including collectibles, clothing, homeware and accessories—is available at the Rebellion Shop: https://shop.rebellion.com/pages/2000-ad
Your Local Comics Shops
Britain has some of the best comics shops in the world. This updated lists features just a few of the shops you can pop in to for your geek fix. Check out you own local shops and if they don’t appear on this list let me know and we can add them.
WORLDS APART BIRMINGHAM (part of FPI)
Birmingham’s premier comic book store and Pokestop.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday, Friday: 09:30 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
14-16 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4EN Tel: 0121 643 0143
Website: Forbidden Planet International and Twitter: @WorldsApart_Bir
FORBIDDEN PLANET (BIRMINGHAM)
Graphic novel/comic store with merchandise & T-shirts, plus character figures & toys.
Monday to Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
74 Bull St, Birmingham B4 6AD Tel: 0121 236 3026
Website: Forbidden Planet and Twitter: @ForbiddenPlanet
GOSH! COMICS (LONDON)
A mean little comics shop in the heart of London.
Open Daily: 10:30 – 19.00
1 Berwick St, London W1F 0DR Tel: 0207 437 0187
Website: Gosh! Comics and Twitter: @GoshComics
OK COMICS (LEEDS)
Twenty Year Old, Eisner Award Nominated Comic Book Shop in the beating heart of Leeds City Centre, UK.
Open Monday to Saturday: 11.00 – 17.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 15.00
19 Thornton’s Arcade, Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LQ Tel: 0113 246 9366
Website: OK Comics and Twitter: @OKComics
PAGE 45 (NOTTINGHAM)
UK Comic Shop created & curated since 1994 by Stephen Holland, Comics Laureate 2021-23.
Open Monday to Saturday: 09.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00
Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
9 Market St, Nottingham NG1 6HY Tel: (0115) 9508045
Website: Page 45 and Twitter: @PageFortyFive
TRAVELLING MAN (VARIOUS)
Travelling Man Is The UK’s Friendliest Comic & Games Shop Since 1991. Shop Online Now! Explore The Rich Genres & Worlds That Games, Comics & Independent Press Have To Offer. Since 1991.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 -17.00
LEEDS
32 Central Road, Leeds LS1 6DE Tel: 0113 245 0822
YORK
74 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF Tel: 01904628787
NEWCASTLE
43 Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5JE Tel: 0191 261 4993
MANCHESTER
4 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1JW Tel: 0161 237 1877
Website: Travelling Man and Twitter: @TravellingManUK
MEGA CITY COMICS (LONDON)
Mega City Comics, was established in 1981, initially as a mail-order business, supplying comics, graphic novels, and collecting supplies. After 6 years of mail-order and trading through the comic marts, we opened our shop in Camden Town in 1987.
Open Monday to Friday: 11.00 -18.00
Saturday: 10.30 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 18.00
18 Inverness Street, Camden Town, London NW1 7HJ Tel: 020 7485 9320
Website: Mega City Comics and Twitter: @MegaCityComics
MEGA CITY COMICS LIVES
Mega City Comics was aquired by Forbidden Planet in February 2025 and will now continue to be one of the best comic shops in the UK.
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS (VARIOUS)
A trio of comic shops in Bedford, Northampton and Peterborough.
BEDFORD
20 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LJ Tel: 01234 270777
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 17.30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
NORTHAMPTON
29 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE Tel: 01604 602311
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 19.00
Thursday to Friday: 10:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
PETERBOROUGH
25 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SQ Tel: 01733 892827
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:30 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:30 – 18:00
Thursday to Friday : 10:30 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: CLOSED
Website: Close Encounters and Twitter: @CEncountersUK
THAT COMIC SHOP (PRESTON)
Retailers of new Comics weekly, Magic the Gathering Card Games, Board Games, Toys, T-Shirts plus loads more.
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: CLOSED
116 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE Tel: 01772 204287
Website: That Comic Shop and Twitter: @ThatComicShop
PARADOX COMICS (DORSET)
Comic book shop in Dorset, dealing in graphic novels, statues, action figures, card games, limited edition comics and more
Monday: Closed
Open Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
19 High Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1AB Tel: 01202 661346
Website: Paradox Comics and Twitter: @ParadoxComicsUK
WAKEFIELD COMICS 616 (WAKEFIELD)
Comic Book Shop in the centre of Wakefield. Stocking the latest comics direct from the US.
Open Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:30
Wednesday to Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
Sunday: CLOSED
3 The Springs, Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1PU Tel: 01924 375234
Website: Wakefield Comics 616 and Twitter: @wakeycomics616
COMIC BOOK GUYS (BELFAST)
Comic Book Guys – Northern Ireland’s newest independent comic book store also stocking movie memorabilia, toys & other collectibles… excelsior!
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 17.00
Sunday: CLOSED
130 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BG Tel: 02890 080169
Website: Comic Book Guys and Twitter: @comicbookguysni
RAYGUN COMICS (RICHMOND)
A welcoming and friendly comic book shop. Comics, toys, books, games and merchandise for all ages.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
26 Red Lion Street, Richmond TW9 1RW Tel: 0208 948 8476
Website: Raygun Comics and Twitter: @Raygun_comics
DAVE’S COMCIS (BRIGHTON)
Dave’s Comics, The Graphic Novel Shop.
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11.00 – 17:00
5 Sydney St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4EN Tel: 01273 691012
Website: Dave’s Comics and Twitter: @DavesComics
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